National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Scottish Qualifications Update

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Energy & Utility Skills have been working with industry representatives across the energy and utilities sector to review a number of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) for sewerage and drainage. NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity, including the skills, … Read more

United Utilities Sets New Industry Standard by Expanding Competent Operator Scheme (COS)

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Pictured: Denise McGlynn, Client Manager, Energy & Utility Skills, Matt Heaton, Head of Training Delivery, Phil Beach CBE, CEO, Energy & Utility Skills, Grant Batty, Water Services Director United Utilities has become the first water company to extend the Competent Operator Scheme beyond water treatment works to include water networks, setting a benchmark for workforce … Read more

2024 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners

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Congratulations to the 2024 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners… Skills Collaboration Initiative of the Year Award Winners: Develop Training and Northern Gas Networks Their collaboration led to the opening of a groundbreaking training centre designed to resemble a regular street, where courses on handling emergency gas incidents are delivered. This unique training environment has … Read more